GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V436000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-03 2022-06-17 2022-06-21

Production Dates: 2014-12-05 - 2019-01-07

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 169

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The EV resolver cable connector may experience a loss of electrical connectivity, unexpectedly switching from Drive to Neutral with no warning.

Consequence

An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.